Home Watch

We’ve got it covered. Whether you call it your mountain home, vacation home, second home, or retirement home, the last thing you want with your dream home in Western Carolina is a bunch of worries. Noticing a home disaster is easy . . . preventing one is extremely difficult, even for the experts. With Proxy on your team, an experienced technician is looking after the home in a methodical and professional way to help ensure that disasters are avoided and your investment is well protected. Weekly home visits help mitigate the set of risks that are unique to this part of the country . . . like high winds, curious bears, deep freeze temperatures, very high humidity, and potential vandalism. A Year Round Home Management service is available to those who want to free themselves from the maintenance and repair hassles of home ownership. Proxy is licensed, bonded, and insured.

“We are out of state most of the time and Phil does a great job of looking after our Asheville home. His construction and engineering experience have allowed him to spot and handle issues avoiding expensive repairs. His thorough communication and professional service give us great peace of mind.” – Denita – Dunkirk, Maryland

“Home buyers looking for a second home here in Biltmore Lake are often worried about who will take care of their mountain residence while they are away. That is, until they meet Phil Murphy. His professionalism and reliability over the years have made him the “go to guy” for the area’s part time residents.” – Neil Battle – Beverly-Hanks Realtor Services, NC

The Home Watch Service includes:

Overall:

Spend approximately one hour at the property going through the custom checklist of 40-50 items

Email property check results to client with weekly photo

Severe weather visits

Act as primary contact for alarm company

Stock / empty refrigerator on arrival / departure

Receive, store and deliver packages prior to client arrival

Mailbox management

Coordinate and wait for deliveries

Inside:

Install and manage automatic timers on lights

Prepare house for client arrival

Adjust thermostats and water heater prior to client arrival

Change spent batteries in thermostats and smoke & CO2 detectors

Look for leaks along ceiling and around windows

Look for pest infestations

Make sure thermostats are set and working properly

Make sure the alarm system is set

Make sure doors & windows are secured

Water house plants

Flush toilets

Look for leaks under sinks & appliances

Change burnt out light bulbs

Outside:

Look for damage to roof

Look for pest problems

Check that lawn service is done properly

Remove flyers / mail / newspapers

Move mail packages inside

Relocate trash cans to and from street as needed

Sweep front and back porch and stairs

Look for evidence of attempted break-in

Check gutter and yard drain systems

Pricing starts at $300/month and is customized to the home and client needs.